Introduction

Students in eighth grade spend a large portion of the first quarter studying about Immigration. The websites below offer information and resources to support teaching and learning about this topic. These sites will be used in various lessons throughout the course of study.

Immigration Today

This is an excellent site created by students as part of a ThinkQuest. This site has information, resources, a quiz and a tour of Ellis Island.

The New Americans

This PBS site has a listing of Notable Immigrants.

The Virtual Ellis Island Tour

WebQuests

The Immigration Today WebQuest

Stowaway

The Melting Pot

Port of Entry: Immigration Teacher Material

Teacher Talk

This activity assists in teaching about bias.

Immigration Experience in America